Mysuru–Ajmer Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Mysuru–Ajmer Express
| image =
| caption =
| type = Express
| locale = Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat & Rajasthan
| first =
| last =
| operator = South Western Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Mysuru Junction}} (MYS)
| stops = 45
| end = {{stnlnk|Ajmer Junction}} (AII)
| distance = {{convert|2290|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 47 hours 05 minutes
| frequency = Bi-Weekly
| class = AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = Available
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = No
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 16209 / 16210
| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum,
{{convert|48|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map =
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The 16209 / 16210 Mysuru–Ajmer Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways–South Western Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Mysuru Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Ajmer Junction}} in India.
It operates as train number 16209 from Ajmer Junction to Mysuru Junction and as train number 16210 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat & Rajasthan.
Coach composition
The train has standard LHB with a max speed of {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}}. The train consists of 25 coaches:
- 1 AC 1st Class
- 3 AC 2 tier
- 4 AC 3 tier
- 12 Sleeper Class
- 1 Pantry car
- 2 Unreserved/General
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
16209/ Ajmer–Mysuru Express covers the distance of {{convert|2290|km|0|abbr=on}} in 48 hours 30 mins {{convert|47.22|km/h|0|abbr=on}}.
The 16210/ Mysuru–Ajmer Express covers the distance of {{convert|2290|km|0|abbr=on}} in 47 hours 05 mins {{convert|48.64|km/h|0|abbr=on}}.
As the average speed of the train is below {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 16209 / 16210 Mysore–Ajmer Express runs from Mysore Junction via {{stnlnk|KSR Bengaluru }}, {{stnlnk|Hubballi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Miraj Junction}}, Sangli, Karad, Satara, {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Kalyan}}, {{stnlnk|Vasai Road}}, {{stnlnk|Palghar}}, {{stnlnk|Surat}}, {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Palanpur}}, {{stnlnk|Abu Road}}, {{stnlnk|Falna}}, {{stnlnk|Marwar Junction}} to Ajmer Junction.
Schedule
| class="wikitable" | |||||||
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16209 | AII | Ajmer Junction | 05:30 AM | Sun,Fri | Mysore Junction | 06:00 AM | Tue,Sun |
| 16210 | MYS | Mysuru Junction | 18:35 PM | Tue,Thu | Ajmer Junction | 17:40 PM | Thu,Sat |
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 16217/16218 Mysuru–Sainagar Shirdi Express.
Traction
As the route is now completely electrified, a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive hauls the train for its entire journey.
External links
{{commons category|Mysore Ajmer Express}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in|title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry|publisher=indianrail.gov.in|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=irctc.co.in|accessdate=2014-05-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070303131207/http://www.irctc.co.in/|archive-date=3 March 2007|url-status=dead}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
References
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- {{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/7-injured-as-Mysore-Ajmer-Express-derails/articleshow/5220915.cms|title=7 injured as Mysore–Ajmer Express derails – The Times of India|publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
- {{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/mysoreajmer-express-derailment-report-soon/542636/|title=Mysore–Ajmer Express derailment: report soon–Indian Express|publisher=archive.indianexpress.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/mysore-ajmer-express-derails-near-pune-4-injured-11390|title=Mysore–Ajmer Express derails near Pune; 4 injured {{!}} NDTV.com|publisher=ndtv.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
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Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra
Category:Rail transport in Gujarat
Category:Rail transport in Rajasthan
Category:Rail transport in Karnataka
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